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cabinetmaker
04-02-2010, 09:29 AM
This is a wave frag tank; I started working on this design about 6 month ago. I was thinking of how to generate a wave that might simulate small waves in the ocean.

I wanted to do this by only using one mechanical device, which would be the circulation pump that every tank needs.

I started out a bit big with this; I felt it necessary to make a 100 gallon tank to do proper testing. 96 x 27 x 12 + 14 inch deep reservoir. The tank works great and for those you that are planning to attend the April meeting will get a chance to see how this works.

I do have an interested buyer at this time and hopefully that will not take place until April 17th so you will get a chance to see this work.


http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp305/kenlane/BMC%20Acrylics/DSC_0001.jpg
http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp305/kenlane/BMC%20Acrylics/DSC_0002.jpg
http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp305/kenlane/BMC%20Acrylics/DSC_0003.jpg
http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp305/kenlane/BMC%20Acrylics/DSC_0006.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4v_5mvUdls
Chops30
04-03-2010, 01:10 PM
impressive, definantly have to check it out come the meeting. Nice job man.
cabinetmaker
05-10-2010, 06:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5pMXBOsqnE
dwiggidee
05-10-2010, 07:22 PM
:cool::cool::cool: Very nice video...
blackwidow
05-11-2010, 10:12 AM
Saw this out at Fishin times. This looks like a sweet tank for softies IMO. Great work
cabinetmaker
05-27-2010, 09:56 PM
thanks guys, this has been a fun project, i am now working on to new wave tanks plus making some wave makers to add to existing tanks, i will post some updates in this thread.
Fieroguy19
05-27-2010, 11:05 PM
I really like the idea about adding on to existing tanks so that you could possibly have a glass tank instead of acrylic. Might be cheaper too. :)
customcolor
10-24-2010, 03:56 PM
you got me stumped...does that work like a toilet plunger? how does it stay closed? i love it...nice surge with no bubbles!!!
cabinetmaker
10-24-2010, 08:30 PM
The wave tanks have come a long way from the original idea, I have made 6 large tanks and one very small frag tank all using this method. No toilet flushing, no not like that at all it is much simpler than that.
customcolor
10-24-2010, 10:38 PM
just friction holds the door closed?
cabinetmaker
10-25-2010, 07:04 AM
special typ of magnets and a lot of math................
customcolor
10-25-2010, 04:53 PM
now it makes sense!! ya gota do the math to know how much water weight the magnets can hold back
customcolor
10-25-2010, 05:33 PM
did you use rubber magnets?